Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Web Server

What is a Web server?

• A software program for browsing websites

• A device that connects to the Internet

• A gaming console

• A computer system that hosts websites

Which Web server software is commonly used?

• Apache

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Word

• Google Chrome

What type of connection do most Web servers have to the Internet?

• Bluetooth connection

• Satellite connection

• High-speed connection

• Dial-up connection

What is a 1U rack-mounted system?

• A type of keyboard

• A type of computer monitor

• A type of printer

• A flat, trimmed down computer that can be mounted on a server rack

What is the most common type of hosting solution for Web servers?

• Virtual hosts

• Shared hosts

• Cloud hosts

• Dedicated hosts

What type of websites are suitable for dedicated hosts?

• Websites run by small organizations

• Personal sites

• High-traffic websites

• Small business sites

Why are dedicated hosts more reliable than shared hosts?

• They have more websites causing bottlenecks

• They are less secure

• They have fewer sites that can cause issues with the server

• They are slower in data transmission rates

What is the purpose of a Web server?

• To play music

• To send emails

• To provide access to hosted webpages over the Internet

• To host video games

What is the benefit of a fast Internet connection for Web servers?

• It slows down the server

• It supports multiple connections without slowing down

• It reduces the number of websites hosted

• It increases the server's size

What is the space-efficient way to host a large number of websites?

• Using server racks with multiple servers

• Using dedicated hosting only

• Using shared hosting only

• Using individual computers for each website